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Hankering for Yarn

May 8th, 2008

Quick- crochet Mom a Wow Market bag!

Need a quick and easy mother’s day gift that is also good for the earth?

Tell your mom, or tell the world: WOW!
Yay, MOM!

Here’s the link to my pattern:  WOW MOM!
Image Source: Noreen Crone-Findlay (copyright) 
Tags: crafting with recycled stuff, crafts from recycled stuff, crochet bag, crochet bags, crochet filet bag, crochet lace, crochet lace bag, crochet […]

By Noreen -- 12 comments

February 8th, 2008

Most favorite crochet stitch- Lover’s knot

 

 My most favorite crochet stitch is the Lover’s knot (also known as Solomon’s Knot and a few other names).
 
It is a stitch beyond compare, as far as I am concerned.
I am constantly finding new ways of using it.
 
In fact, I could write a whole book about the glories of this stitch!
 
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January 30th, 2008

Inspiration- Margaret Hubert

One of the great joys about teaching at crochet conferences is getting to meet other designers and teachers. One of the most delightful people you could ever wish to meet is Margaret Hubert.
Margaret is in full glory with her series of books of really wonderful crochet designs, ranging from freeform to plus size crochet.   […]

By Noreen -- 1 comment

January 27th, 2008

Inspiration! Myra Wood

A dear friend of mine, Myra Wood, is a bundle of delight and energy. She’s a dynamo and a wonder.
Myra is not only a terrific designer, but she’s also a splendido teacher, and has just released a glorious book of crocheted lace.
Here’s her link:myra wood
To know her is to love her.
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April 22nd, 2007

Crocheted Market Bag - Wow~Mom

Happy Earth Day, and Happy almost Mother’s Day!
To celebrate the earth and Wow Moms, I have designed this crocheted string/market bag:

The instructions for making the handles are at
Round Bag Handles
NOTE: WORKING FILET CROCHET FROM CHARTS: by Noreen Crone-Findlay (copyright)
Each square represents one space in the filet lace. Open spaces are formed by […]

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